Signed by Author(s)332 pages (complete). Signed on the frontispage by Dion Chang and contributors: Toby Shapshak, Ferial Hafferjee, Andrea Burgener, Louise Gamble, Anton Harber and Richard Shaw. In general fair to good condition. The cover is worn and creased but whole and calm. The early pages have top corner creases but otherwise the pages are clear, serene, clean, neat and hale and intent. fk View more info

Publisher:
Administration of the South African Railways and Harbours: 1929

Edition: 1st Edition

Inscription: signed

Seller ID: atbu

Condition: Good

Inscribed by Author(s)385 pages (complete). Plus photographic and Coloured watercolour plates. In genial, generally good condition. Inscribed by Chilvers to Jane Plotz - a very well known family and commercial photographer in Johannesburg - dated August 14 1929. The board cover is amiable with wear and some fading about the edges from shelving and storage. The binding is very slightly off balance but is secure and sure. The papertrims are tanned and marked from handling ... View more info

The boards are in a very good condition, except for some minor marks. There is a scar and a previous owner's inscription on the front end page. Internally clean except for some pencil lines in the text. Tightly bound and complete with 292 pages. [B.K.] View more info

The dust jacket is slightly shelf rubbed and edge worn. It will still look good in cellophane though. The boards are in a good condition. There is a previous owner's inscription on the front end page as well as an author's signature on the title page. Internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 456 pages. [B.K.] View more info

Inscribed by Author(s)Wraps are shelf rubbed.Gift inscription signed by the editor.Well bound.The book was written by the author to defend the honour of the man she loved-Lt.-Col.Anthony Durnford and to protest against the harsh punishment meted out to the Hlubi and Ngwe peoples of Natal following the Langalibalele'uprising' of 1873.[R.K] View more info

344 pages (complete). Numbered 651 of a limited edition of 750 copies. A mild-mannered copy. The dustjacket is benign with some scuffing, rubbing and wear. It is sure and secure. The red leather boards are very smart and clubbable. Within, there is some foxing and tanning, but in general the book is fresh, clean, clear, confident, well-maintained, amiable. fk View more info

The front end page has been signed by the author, J.J. Collyer, in blue ink. The green boards are extremely rubbed, edge worn and marked, with tearing and fraying of the cloth along the edges, and discolouration on the spine and boards. In spite of this, the text remains legible on the front and the spine, and the boards are still square and strong. Internally, there is mild tanning and foxing throughout, and it is heaviest on the end pages. There are no markings or insc... View more info

299 pages (complete). A benign copy of this VERY RARE book. Taking the book's age into account the condition is fair and sure. Colquhoun was a fine example of the Victorian Imperial man who saw action about the globe, was the first administrator of the Mashonaland and expedited the Manika agreement. By the time he was 50 his experiences in South Africa as an imperial servant, engineer and traveller were immense. The red cover, with the illustration of an African sunrise,... View more info

The boards are slightly edge worn and show some insect damage. Internally clean, but age related marks can be noticed throughout. There is a previous owner's signature on the title page. The pages are deckle edged. Tightly bound and complete with 459 pages. [B.K.] View more info

80 pages (complete). The dustjacket of this charming book has rubbing, scuffing. There is minimal wear. The back of the dj is marked and grubby. The maroon cover is stoic and sound. The back cover has some mild wear. The cover has marking and scuffing. Inside, there is evidence of usage and ownership throughout. The final pages have minor staining to the bottom edges. Otherwise, the photographic illustrations are evocative, bright, colourful and energetic and clear. fk View more info

The book number applies to three volumes of this history of South Africa. Volume one is a reprint, volumes two (published 1913) and three (published 1919) are first editions. Volume one covers up to 1820; volume two 1820-1834; volume three 1834-1838. The covers of all three volumes have been marked and worn. Volume one in particular has suffered damage during storage. All covers have mottling, wear to the corners and extremities and to the head and feet of all three spin... View more info

The dust jacket is tanned and edge worn, with some small closed tears along the edges. Aside from this, it remains whole and intact. The boards are strong and square, with bright gold gilt to the spine. Internally, there is a tape residue marking on the front pastedown, and some of the pages within are "uncut" - please let us know upon ordering if you would like us to split the pages before posting. There are no markings or insriptions and the pages are clean and... View more info